National Association Annual Class FeesThe IWA Executive (Class Representatives) met on 4 December when it was agreed that IWA would no longer use the ISAF 3 tier membership classification . Also, now that IMCO is no longer an Olympic Class, it would be inappropriate to charge a higher rate for this Class.Now, we have one flat rate for all – Eur 160 for FW, IFCA, IMCO and Raceboard; Eur 80 for Aloha and MJOD.Naturally some Associations will be delighted to see that their subscriptions have actually decreased! Sadly, others will see an increase, but it is time to introduce a system that is simpler to administer and fairer to all.Invoices will be circulated in the very near future.

RACING RULES 2005 – 2008The Fun Board Racing Rules no longer exist!!!! They have been replaced by Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008(and relevant appendices) available to download from the ISAF websitehttp://www.sailing.org/default.asp?MenuID=j0~wGX28zoNPPf6xvTv~`KY1RDKcuv1iAcdT

SPA RegattaSPA Regatta organisors have decided to both allow the new and old Olympic board at the 2005 SPA Regatta to ensure all have the opportunity to compete. In 2006 we will allow only the Olympic board. IWA comment: ‘we hope the other Eurolymp will follow this logical decision’

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please keep the IWA informed of up-coming eventsSend your info to: iwaoffice@internationalwindsurfing.com. As more and more dates are confirmed they are being added to the calendar: http://www.internationalwindsurfing.com/default.asp?menu=13&parent=3&grandparent=0

Australian National Slalom Titles1st to 3rd January 2005 – South Beach, Fremantle, Western Australia. For more info, contact Kevin Netto: K.Netto@curtin.edu.au

I “Bay of Cadiz – New Year” Training RaceNotice of Race has been published for the I “Bay of Cadiz – New Year” Training Race to be held at Puerto Santa Maria, Cadiz, Spain from January 2nd to 4th 2005. Mistral Junior – Mistral Youth – Mistral Senior http://www.imco.org/page0218v01.htm

PWA Indoor and UKWA – Schroders Int. Boat Show at ExCeL6-16 January 2005http://www.pwaworldtour.com/pwa.sys/news/article,498http://www.schroderslondonboatshow.com/watersports_arena/windsurfing_championships.asp

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